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Christmas would not be same without the tradition of giving gifts.

The tradition began in the 4th Century in the area we now know as Turkey.

St. Nicholas, in his role of bishop of Myra, gave out gifts to the children in secret.

Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, children and students in Greece, Russia and Serbia. He is also the patron saint of Barranquilla (Colombia), Bari (Italy) Amsterdam (Netherlands), and of Beit Jala in the West Bank of Palestine.

Christmas today has become synonymous with gifts and people spend a lot of time in choosing the best gift to give to their loved ones.

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